Art Jackes

Art Jackes

Jackes (right) in 1948
Personal information
Born June 26, 1924
Toronto, Canada
Died November 10, 2000 (aged 76)
Greenbank, Washington, United States
Alma mater University of Toronto
Sport
Sport Athletics
Event(s) High jump
Club Toronto West End YMCA
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s) 1.955 m (1949)[1]

Arthur M. "Art" Jackes (June 26, 1924 – November 10, 2000) was a Canadian high jumper. He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics and finished sixth. Jackes was a Canadian high jump champion in 1948–1950. He retired around 1950 and later moved to the United States.[1]

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